Fiddlerman Artist Cello Outfit

Sizing Guide for String Instruments

This sizing guide is intended to give you a good idea of what instrument size you or your
student should look for. Please consider that this guide is based on our best estimates,
but we always recommend that you consult with us, or your teacher before purchasing or renting.

At Fiddlershop we care a lot about how our instruments are set up for them to sound the best.
Equally important to the instrument itself, is how your instruments fits you. If you play on the
wrong size violin, it might lead to pain, fatigue and injury. It also makes it harder to play. Thus, we have put together this guide for you.

SIZING FOR CELLOS

How to measure for a cello:

Sit at the end of the chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lean the cello at a 45 degree angle against your body. The top of the cello body, should rest in the center of your chest. The C peg should be slightly behind your left ear. Make sure you can reach both ends of the fingerboard easily. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

SIZE OF CELLO

AGE OF STUDENT

1/10

4 - 5 YRS

1/8

5 - 6 YRS

1/4

6 - 8 YRS

1/2

8 - 10 YRS

3/4

10 - 12 YRS

4/4

12 - 13+ YRS

SIZING FOR DOUBLE BASSES

How to measure for a double bass:

The 3/4 size double bass is the standard size for adults. 7/8 and 4/4 size basses are made, but less common. As a guideline, when you stand upright next to the bass, the bridge should be approximately at the same height as the large knuckles of your right hand. Most important is that you’re comfortable and can reach the higher registers without difficulty. See chart for approximate sizing by age.

SIZE OF BASS

AGE OF STUDENT

1/16

3 - 4 YRS

1/10

4 - 5 YRS

1/8

5 - 7 YRS

1/4

7 - 9 YRS

1/2

9 - 13 YRS

3/4

13+ YRS

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Excellent customer service

Amazing! We live overseas and don't have a place nearby to buy a cello. Fiddlerman was very responsive on emails, answered questions, helped me assemble a Christmas package for my son, and shipped it to an APO address for us. Thank you for your excellent customer service and getting the cello to Korea in time for Christmas!

Very pleased

I've had my Artist Cello for just about a year now.
The compliments I receive really confirmed I made the right choice.
I've been told by other musicians it is a beautiful instrument and it sounds great.
The service I received from Fiddlershop is beyond compare. These guys are really customer oriented. What a breath of fresh air to deal with.
Great store and service. Highly recommended.

Outstanding Customer Service!

What an enormous pleasure it was to purchase my Artist Cello Outfit from this small independent company. Fiddlerman delivered a product with the greatest attention to packing, tracking, & quality. The cello was ready to be played, without any setup required. Fiddlerman provided the most outstanding customer service — I called with a few questions & they overextended themselves to make sure I was fully satisfied. Best mail order shopping experience ever! With great gratitude, thank you Fiddlerman!

Huge step up from my student cello rental

I am way up here in Canada and received my cello and unboxed to notice an extremely well constructed cello way above the quality of my student cello. I did buy Larsen solo d and a strings and spirocore tungsten c and g strings. I restrung the cello and I noticed a huge improvement to what I was playing. Thank you Fiddlerman for making the songs I play sound like I'm better than I am. Great instrument!!!!